Insurers on occasion seek to join the claimant who is not a party to the coverage suit as a “third party defendant.” The only role of the claimant in a coverage action pertains to its interest in indemnity against insurance proceeds of the defendant/counter-defendant insured. That interest does not suffice to justify its addition as…

In a recent case IP defense counsel determined that no potential coverage could arise for claims of “implicit disparagement.” Defense counsel found no potential coverage arose despite trademark dilution claims alleged injury to reputation flowing from alleged “tarnishment” activity, leading potential consumers to think less of the leading brand’s products. Defense counsel did not consider…

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David Gauntlett of Gauntlett & Associates was recently mentioned in Law360 Q&A for his expertise in coverage law. Leslie Thorne of Haynes & Boone was interviewed for a news and analysis article on insurance-related litigation. Haynes & Boone is a business, real estate, construction and insurance coverage litigation law firm. Ms. Thorne was asked “Outside…